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No problems found · Routine county inspection · Feb 26, 2026
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Inspections
From Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services · 15 inspections on record · Last checked Oct 6, 2026
The county visited once in the last 12 months (1 routine).
In the county's data, most inspections are labeled semi-yearly, then yearly; a follow-up visit comes after violations.
Every visit
LatestFeb 26, 2026Routine inspectionGreen placard
This one: Green placard, inspected Feb 26, 2026.
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierApr 29, 2024Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
In the reach-in unit, four grab-n-go containers with cooked chicken, the internal temperature readings were measured at 68F and 65F. Small individual containers with salsa, the internal temperature reading was t76°F and containers were observed at ambient temperature. [Corrective action] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41F or at or above 135F.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 In the reach-in unit, four grab-n-go containers with cooked chicken, the internal temperature readings were measured at 68F and 65F. Small individual containers with salsa, the internal temperature reading was t76°F and containers were observed at ambient temperature. [Corrective action] Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at or below 41F or at or above 135F.
EarlierApr 19, 2023Routine inspectionGreen placard
No violations listed in the data.
EarlierApr 13, 2022Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Ice machine was observed with contaminated ice. A large insect was on the top of the food. [CA] Discard all ice and ensure to clean and sanitize the ice machine. [CA] PIC cleaned and sanitized the ice machine.
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CHSC 113967 Ice machine was observed with contaminated ice. A large insect was on the top of the food. [CA] Discard all ice and ensure to clean and sanitize the ice machine. [CA] PIC cleaned and sanitized the ice machine.
EarlierFeb 10, 2021Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
No notes were taken, but there was an interaction, likely addressing some or all of the prior report. No inspector comment was found. See the official report (opens the department's site) for more information.
EarlierJan 28, 2021Routine inspectionGreen placard
9 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (9)
Code CHSC 113953.2
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Code CHSC 113953.2
Code CHSC 114192
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Code CHSC 114192
Code CHSC 114115.c
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Code CHSC 114175
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Code CHSC 114145
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Code CHSC 114149
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Code CHSC 114149
Code CHSC 114159
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Code CHSC 114159
Code CHSC 114245.1
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Code CHSC 114257
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EarlierJun 24, 2020Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Discontinue consumer self service operations to prevent transmission of COVID.
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CHSC 114063 Discontinue consumer self service operations to prevent transmission of COVID.
EarlierApr 4, 2019Routine inspectionGreen placard
1 violation listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (1)
Tamales in bags at 86F. They were reported to be made this morning. Allowed correction during inspection. Tamales moved into shallow sheet pans and placed in walk-in.
The department's words
CHSC 114002.1 Tamales in bags at 86F. They were reported to be made this morning. Allowed correction during inspection. Tamales moved into shallow sheet pans and placed in walk-in.
EarlierMar 22, 2018Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
Remove all cooking implements that have not be approved for use: electric hot pans, fryer, meal stream , Panini press, and induction burners. Submit an application for mechanical exhaust ventilation exemption for a maximum of two items. Discontinue cooking and frying grease laden foods.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Remove all cooking implements that have not be approved for use: electric hot pans, fryer, meal stream , Panini press, and induction burners. Submit an application for mechanical exhaust ventilation exemption for a maximum of two items. Discontinue cooking and frying grease laden foods.
Install a self closing device on the restroom door. Clean up litter in the restroom.
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CHSC 114276 Install a self closing device on the restroom door. Clean up litter in the restroom.
EarlierMar 21, 2018Routine inspectionYellow placard
14 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Two gallons of milk were observed sitting on the counter top at the coffee table. Bot measured 56F. Maintain potentially hazardous foods below 41F or above 135F. Milks were out less than an hour according to the manager and refrigerated.
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CHSC 113996 Two gallons of milk were observed sitting on the counter top at the coffee table. Bot measured 56F. Maintain potentially hazardous foods below 41F or above 135F. Milks were out less than an hour according to the manager and refrigerated.
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Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
The kitchen is cluttered with equipment, dirty dishes, garbage, dirty rags, boxes, etc. The kitchen must be cleaned and organized to ensure there is enough space to conduct food preparation in a sanitary manner. Discontinue all food preparation until surfaces are cleaned of clutter, clean, and sanitized.
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CHSC 113984.d The kitchen is cluttered with equipment, dirty dishes, garbage, dirty rags, boxes, etc. The kitchen must be cleaned and organized to ensure there is enough space to conduct food preparation in a sanitary manner. Discontinue all food preparation until surfaces are cleaned of clutter, clean, and sanitized.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (12)
When a food handler was asked how equipment is sanitized, she indicated that is wash washed with soap and hot water only. Always wash, rinse, and then sanitize food contact equipment and surfaces.
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CHSC 113947 When a food handler was asked how equipment is sanitized, she indicated that is wash washed with soap and hot water only. Always wash, rinse, and then sanitize food contact equipment and surfaces.
An ashtry was observed in the office and container a half smoked cigarette. There was a heavy odor or cigarette smoke in the facility. Discontinue smoking inside the facility. A referral will be made to the City of San Rafael's Code Enforcement Department if additional violations are observed.
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CHSC 113977 An ashtry was observed in the office and container a half smoked cigarette. There was a heavy odor or cigarette smoke in the facility. Discontinue smoking inside the facility. A referral will be made to the City of San Rafael's Code Enforcement Department if additional violations are observed.
The restroom soap dispenser lacked soap. Maintain dispensers full at all times. Corrected.
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CHSC 113953.2 The restroom soap dispenser lacked soap. Maintain dispensers full at all times. Corrected.
a. Observed a dirty rag draped over the top of a pitcher of salsa. Do not use cloths, dirty or clean to cover food. Keep foods protected against contamination. No food contact observed, salsa was discarded. b. Ice machine has black mildew in side. Thoroughly clean out the ice machine. Remove the ice. Sanitize surfaces after cleaning.
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CHSC 113967 a. Observed a dirty rag draped over the top of a pitcher of salsa. Do not use cloths, dirty or clean to cover food. Keep foods protected against contamination. No food contact observed, salsa was discarded. b. Ice machine has black mildew in side. Thoroughly clean out the ice machine. Remove the ice. Sanitize surfaces after cleaning.
Observed the manager wash food contact surfaces without the use of a sanitizer step in the two compartment sink. Use the three compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize using 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected.
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CHSC 114099.6 Observed the manager wash food contact surfaces without the use of a sanitizer step in the two compartment sink. Use the three compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize using 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected.
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There is a leak coming from the ceiling of the office and a puddle is making its way into the kitchen. Repair the leak. discontinue all food preparation until the leak is repaired and food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized.
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CHSC 114197 There is a leak coming from the ceiling of the office and a puddle is making its way into the kitchen. Repair the leak. discontinue all food preparation until the leak is repaired and food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized.
There are hanging sticky fly traps throughout the kitchen. Traps contain numerous house flies. Remove all fly traps. Obtain professional pest control if flies continue to be a problem. no live flies observed.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 There are hanging sticky fly traps throughout the kitchen. Traps contain numerous house flies. Remove all fly traps. Obtain professional pest control if flies continue to be a problem. no live flies observed.
Food and single use articles are observed stored directly on the floor of the kitchen and in the walk in refrigerator. Store all items on shelving at least 6 off the floor. If new shelving is necessary it must be NSF/ANSI approved.
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CHSC 114047 Food and single use articles are observed stored directly on the floor of the kitchen and in the walk in refrigerator. Store all items on shelving at least 6 off the floor. If new shelving is necessary it must be NSF/ANSI approved.
Hot oatmeal drink provided to customers for self service lacked a lid. Protect foods against contamination. Provide a sneeze guard or lid.
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CHSC 114063 Hot oatmeal drink provided to customers for self service lacked a lid. Protect foods against contamination. Provide a sneeze guard or lid.
Remove all cooking implements that have not be approved for use: electric hot pans, fryer, meal stream , Panini press, and induction burners. Submit an application for mechanical exhaust ventilation exemption for a maximum of two items. Discontinue cooking and frying grease laden foods.
The department's words
CHSC 114175 Remove all cooking implements that have not be approved for use: electric hot pans, fryer, meal stream , Panini press, and induction burners. Submit an application for mechanical exhaust ventilation exemption for a maximum of two items. Discontinue cooking and frying grease laden foods.
Discontinue keeping open buckets of food waste in the facility. Keep lids closed, discard garbage into a bin outdoors. Outdoor garbage containers and dumpster are not protected with lids. Keep lids closed. Exchange green bins for ones with tight fitting lids.
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CHSC 114245.1 Discontinue keeping open buckets of food waste in the facility. Keep lids closed, discard garbage into a bin outdoors. Outdoor garbage containers and dumpster are not protected with lids. Keep lids closed. Exchange green bins for ones with tight fitting lids.
Install a self closing device on the restroom door. Clean up litter in the restroom.
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CHSC 114276 Install a self closing device on the restroom door. Clean up litter in the restroom.
EarlierMar 28, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
5 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (5)
There is no certified food safety manager on staff. At least one employee must obtain certification within 30 days.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 There is no certified food safety manager on staff. At least one employee must obtain certification within 30 days.
Facility lacks sanitizer testing strips. Purchase before reopening. Ensure 100 ppm chlorine in sanitizer buckets and in three compartment sink.
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CHSC 114107 Facility lacks sanitizer testing strips. Purchase before reopening. Ensure 100 ppm chlorine in sanitizer buckets and in three compartment sink.
There is excessive equipment and clutter in the store. Remove unnecessary items and organize.
The department's words
CHSC 114178 There is excessive equipment and clutter in the store. Remove unnecessary items and organize.
a. Rear door observed open. Keep door closed or install a screen door. b. Rear door has a large gap underneath. Install a door sweep to eliminate gap.
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CHSC 114259 a. Rear door observed open. Keep door closed or install a screen door. b. Rear door has a large gap underneath. Install a door sweep to eliminate gap.
Ham sandwiches measure 55F in rear display cooler. Keep potentially hazardous foods below 41F or above 135F. This unit is not approved from the storage or display of potentially hazardous foods. -Sandwiches were in unit for one hours and were refrigerated.
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CHSC 113996 Ham sandwiches measure 55F in rear display cooler. Keep potentially hazardous foods below 41F or above 135F. This unit is not approved from the storage or display of potentially hazardous foods. -Sandwiches were in unit for one hours and were refrigerated.
EarlierMar 23, 2017Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
4 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (4)
There is no certified food safety manager on staff. At least one employee must obtain certification within 30 days.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 There is no certified food safety manager on staff. At least one employee must obtain certification within 30 days.
Facility lacks sanitizer testing strips. Purchase before reopening. Ensure 100 ppm chlorine in sanitizer buckets and in three compartment sink.
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CHSC 114107 Facility lacks sanitizer testing strips. Purchase before reopening. Ensure 100 ppm chlorine in sanitizer buckets and in three compartment sink.
There is excessive equipment and clutter in the store. Remove unnecessary items and organize.
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CHSC 114178 There is excessive equipment and clutter in the store. Remove unnecessary items and organize.
a. Rear door observed open. Keep door closed or install a screen door. b. Rear door has a large gap underneath. Install a door sweep to eliminate gap.
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CHSC 114259 a. Rear door observed open. Keep door closed or install a screen door. b. Rear door has a large gap underneath. Install a door sweep to eliminate gap.
EarlierMar 21, 2017Routine inspectionRed placard
9 violations listed, 2 marked critical.
Critical (2)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Measured Spanish rice at 51F, atole at 67F, tamales 52F in walk in. The cashier indicated that the foods were cooked 7 hours prior. Cool foods from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, then 70F to 41F within four hours. Spread food out no more than 2 inches deep and place in walk in. 5 lbs rice, 1 gallon atole, 40 tamales were VCD.
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CHSC 114002 Measured Spanish rice at 51F, atole at 67F, tamales 52F in walk in. The cashier indicated that the foods were cooked 7 hours prior. Cool foods from 135F to 70F within 2 hours, then 70F to 41F within four hours. Spread food out no more than 2 inches deep and place in walk in. 5 lbs rice, 1 gallon atole, 40 tamales were VCD.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Observed live cockroaches in area of coffee machines. Contact your pest control company and have infestation abated. Remove clutter, seal cracks and crevices, and thoroughly clean on and under equipment. Facility shall be closed for business until an inspection is conducted to ensure infestation is abated.
The department's words
CHSC 114259.1 Observed live cockroaches in area of coffee machines. Contact your pest control company and have infestation abated. Remove clutter, seal cracks and crevices, and thoroughly clean on and under equipment. Facility shall be closed for business until an inspection is conducted to ensure infestation is abated.
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (7)
There is no certified food safety manager on staff. At least one employee must obtain certification within 30 days.
The department's words
CHSC 113947.1 There is no certified food safety manager on staff. At least one employee must obtain certification within 30 days.
Salami and ham sandwiches in open merchandiser refrigerator measured 65F. Sandwiches were made 4+ hours prior. Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained below 41F or above 135F. Refrigerator does not hold PHFs at safe temperatures. 4 Sandwiches were VCD. *Refrigerator is new equipment and was not approved by this department. Submit spec sheets for approval.
The department's words
CHSC 113996 Salami and ham sandwiches in open merchandiser refrigerator measured 65F. Sandwiches were made 4+ hours prior. Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained below 41F or above 135F. Refrigerator does not hold PHFs at safe temperatures. 4 Sandwiches were VCD. *Refrigerator is new equipment and was not approved by this department. Submit spec sheets for approval.
Observed several boxes of foods and beverages stored on the kitchen floor. Store all items on shelving up at least 6 inches.
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CHSC 114047 Observed several boxes of foods and beverages stored on the kitchen floor. Store all items on shelving up at least 6 inches.
Facility lacks sanitizer testing strips. Purchase before reopening. Ensure 100 ppm chlorine in sanitizer buckets and in three compartment sink.
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CHSC 114107 Facility lacks sanitizer testing strips. Purchase before reopening. Ensure 100 ppm chlorine in sanitizer buckets and in three compartment sink.
a. Fryers in kitchen are not approved for use as there is no ventilation hood. Remove fryers today. b. Large food warming unit in store retail area was not approved for use. Submit specification sheets for approval.
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CHSC 114130 a. Fryers in kitchen are not approved for use as there is no ventilation hood. Remove fryers today. b. Large food warming unit in store retail area was not approved for use. Submit specification sheets for approval.
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There is excessive equipment and clutter in the store. Remove unnecessary items and organize.
The department's words
CHSC 114178 There is excessive equipment and clutter in the store. Remove unnecessary items and organize.
a. Rear door observed open. Keep door closed or install a screen door. b. Rear door has a large gap underneath. Install a door sweep to eliminate gap.
The department's words
CHSC 114259 a. Rear door observed open. Keep door closed or install a screen door. b. Rear door has a large gap underneath. Install a door sweep to eliminate gap.
EarlierJan 8, 2016Follow-up inspectionGreen placard
2 violations listed, 0 marked critical.
Not critical (2)
The certified food manager's certification is expired. Have at least one employee enroll ina a course within 7 days.
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CHSC 113947.1 The certified food manager's certification is expired. Have at least one employee enroll ina a course within 7 days.
A food handler does not have a food handler's card as is required. Take course withing14 days.
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CHSC 113948 A food handler does not have a food handler's card as is required. Take course withing14 days.
EarlierJan 6, 2016Routine inspectionGreen placard
5 violations listed, 1 marked critical.
Critical (1)
Marked critical by Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services
Measured Guatemalan tamales at 84F and pupusas at 68F. Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained below 41F or above 135F. Foods are not permitted to be displayed for sale out of temperature control
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CHSC 113996 Measured Guatemalan tamales at 84F and pupusas at 68F. Potentially hazardous foods must be maintained below 41F or above 135F. Foods are not permitted to be displayed for sale out of temperature control
Critical items are the ones most likely to make someone sick. This one comes first. Here's how a kitchen fixes it.
Not critical (4)
The certified food manager's certification is expired. Have at least one employee enroll ina a course within 7 days.
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CHSC 113947.1 The certified food manager's certification is expired. Have at least one employee enroll ina a course within 7 days.
A food handler does not have a food handler's card as is required. Take course withing14 days.
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CHSC 113948 A food handler does not have a food handler's card as is required. Take course withing14 days.
Toilet flush handle works intermittently. Keep facilities in good working condition. Restroom door fails to self-close. Install self-close device.
The department's words
CHSC 114276 Toilet flush handle works intermittently. Keep facilities in good working condition. Restroom door fails to self-close. Install self-close device.
Rear door is left open during the day. Install a self close device on door.
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CHSC 114259 Rear door is left open during the day. Install a self close device on door.
Source: Marin County Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services. This is the department's data, not CleanCleaver's. See the department's full record (opens the department's site)
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